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Mini Rugby (LTPD Stage 1)

The ethos of mini rugby is to foster and develop young players (boys & girls) of all ability in the game of rugby in a safe, non competitive, enjoyable environment through activities which ensure progressive skill development for all participants in line with the IRFULong Term Player Development(LTPD) pathway,Child Welfare Policyand Traditions of Rugby Union.

Child Welfare

Code of Conduct

All participants in Mini Rugby are to adhere to all aspects of theIRFU Code of Conductfor Players / Coaches / Parents and Spectators.

Festivals/ Events and Blitz Days - Branch approved

May only be arranged by application to the respective Branch Mini Rugby Committee. Age limit and stages must be confirmed prior to the start of event and clear indications should accompany all invitations. Club coaches / managers must be able to give proof of eligibility (Festival/ Event or Blitz day registration form) before his/her team's first match in the event.

Before the start of the event a referees/ coaches briefing must take place to clarify all arrangements e.g. stages, format of play and safety. Should there be any concerns over safety (e.g. ability to scrum) matches will then be played at the next lower stage.

Eligibility - Mini Rugby is a participation sport

Date of eligibility for participants is the 1st January (see Regulations Document for full guidelines).

Players playing in a higher age category

Written permission must be obtained from the Branch Youth Committee prior to players playing in a higher age category.

Registration

It is the responsibility of clubs to ensure all their players are properly registered with the Club, Branch and IRFU.

Correspondence

Any correspondence regarding Mini Rugby must be directed to the Branch Mini Rugby Committee.

Maximum playing time

Consideration must be given to clubs / teams with small numbers and or no reserves to prevent / avoid exhaustion and or the risk of injuries.

Division 1A leaders Lansdowne and Garryowen, another of the top flight's in-form sides, both lost this afternoon as Tomas Quinlan's classy 20-point kicking haul steered Cork Constitution past the table toppers, while second-placed Terenure College ran in four tries to overcome the Light Blues in impressive fashion.

Banbridge moved to the top of Division 1B thanks to a well-judged 22-5 derby victory over Ballymena today, while Malone beat a resurgent Galwegians side to push 12 points clear at the summit of Division 2A, and Thomond edged out Bangor 16-10 to reclaim top spot in Division 2C.